IN LOVING MEMORY - 7
I always find it difficult to answer the question of “who is your favorite artiste?” or “what is your favorite song or pattern of music? This is due to the fact that my choice of song is largely dependent on my mood or current state of mind. However, mummy had a favorite hymn and she knew its four stanzas by heart. She unconsciously made every one of us love this hymn too. Sweet is the promise I will not forget thee Nothing can molest or turn my soul away E’en though the night be Dark within the valley Just beyond is shinning an eternal day I will not forget thee or leave thee In my hands, I’ll hold thee In my arms, I’ll fold thee I will not forget thee nor leave thee I am thy redeemer I will care for thee This was my mother’s favorite hymn. Mummy loved this hymn so much to the point that whenever she got to suggest a hymn for family devotion, she would suggest this hymn ( we all got used to it ). On many occasions, I would be in my room...